32 of the
84 complaints about the 2006 Saab 9-7X are about the
fuel system — 38% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
65,000 miles.
D
32
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Fuel System, Gasoline
2268.8%
Fuel/Propulsion System
618.8%
Fuel System, Other
39.4%
Fuel Gauge System
13.1%
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
at 55,000 milesCoram, NY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO DISPLAY THE PROPER FUEL LEVEL AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
NHTSA complaint #10891990 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesWaupun, WI
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
AFTER FUELING UP MY TANK MY GAS LIGHT STAYED ON ALONG WITH MY ENGINE LIGHT. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL AUTO PARTS STORE TO GET IT SCANNED AND IT ENDED UP BEING MY FUEL SENSOR. THE NEEDLE FLOATS BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY AS I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD. I HAVE A FAMILY OF 8 AND 5 OF US ABLE TO DRIVE. I WOULD LIKE MY VEHICLE TO WORK PROPERLY SO ONE OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS DO NOT BECOME STRANDED BECAUSE OF THIS WELL KNOW FAULTY FUEL SENSOR. (WHICH SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING FLAW) I WORK WITH OTHERS THAT HAD THE SAME ISSUE BUT WITH RELATED VEHICLES ALL WITH THE GMT360 PLATFORM AND HAD THEIR SENSORS REPLACED WHICH GENERAL MOTORS COVERED BUT I AM WONDERING WHY THE '06 SAAB 97X DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10660971 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,109 milesComstock Park, MI
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I STOPPED TO GET GAS TODAY AND FILLED MY TANK ALL THE WAY UP. UPON RE-STARTING THE VEHICLE THAT FUEL GAUGE SAID IT WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY. I DROVE A FEW MILES AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER 40 MILES OR SO, THE FUEL GAUGE WENT BACK TO FULL BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. THEN FOR THE NEXT 10-15 MILES THE FUEL GAUGE JUMPED BACK AND FORTH FROM EMPTY TO FULL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER WENT OFF. I AM WORRIED IT IS GOING TO SHUT DOWN ON MY ON THE HIGHWAY LIKE SOME OTHER PEOPLE HAVE SAID! THIS SCARES ME... AND IT ONLY JUST TURNED OVER 60K MILES TODAY! GM PLEASE STEP IN AND FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE PEOPLE START DYING... SERIOUSLY! THIS IS DANGEROUS AND I AM NERVOUS TO DRIVE MY SAAB NOW.
NHTSA complaint #10565352 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35 milesHouston, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL LEVEL LOW LIGHT ON CAUSES THE ENGINE TO SEIZE AND SHUT DOWN, EVEN AFTER PUTTING GASOLINE IN THE TANK.
NHTSA complaint #10551938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,259 milesBroken Arrow, OK
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS IMPROPERLY AND SWINGS FROM FULL TO EMPTY. LOW FUEL WARNING EVEN WHEN FULL
NHTSA complaint #10542484 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cincinnati, OH
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
MY VEHICLE HAS A VERY STRONG GAS ODOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE . YOU CAN WALK BY THE REAR OF VEHICLE AND SMELL GAS. THE GAS ODOR IS REALLY STRONG WHEN I PUT GAS IN SUV.
NHTSA complaint #10522441 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 105,000 milesRoanoke, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT READING AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,000. UPDATED 8/12/13
NHTSA complaint #10521835 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,100 milesMinden, NV
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE FALLS BELOW 1/2 TANK OF GAS (ESPECIALLY BELOW A 1/4 TANK) A FAULTY SENSOR CAUSES THE ENGINE TO SEIZE AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER STEERING, BREAKS ETC. THIS HAPPENS EXCLUSIVELY WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND COMING TO A HALT (SUCH AS AT A STOP SIGN, STOP LIGHT OR MAKING A SUDDEN HALT TO TURN). IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THIS HAS HAPPENED COUNTLESS TIMES SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN 2012. IN ORDER TO AVOID THIS SITUATION WE HAVE TO KEEP THE FUEL TANK ABOVE 1/2 TANK AT ALL TIMES.
NHTSA complaint #10521517 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 72,000 milesPeoria, IL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
HAVE 2006 SAAB 97X....FUEL GAUGE GIVES FALSE READING CAUSING ONE TO RUN OUT OF GAS......FUEL GAUGE WILL GO FROM FULL TO EMPTY TO A THIRD FULL TO OUT OF GAS BACK TO FULL....VERY FRUSTRATING. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL SO WOULD COST OUT OF POCKET AROUND 500 DOLLARS TO FIX....NOT RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!OR SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!
NHTSA complaint #10487166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Albans, VT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
AFTER I HAD JUST FILLED UP THE GAS LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT TO EMPTY. IT BOUNCED AROUND FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS, AND THEN STAYED ON EMPTY. I WAS TOLD THIS IS A GM DEFECT. I TRAVEL 5 DAYS A WEEK FOR WORK, AND I'M CONCERNED THIS COULD CAUSE MY VEHICLE TO STALL, AS I'VE HEARD HAPPENING TO OTHERS. I HAVE TO REMEMBER TO REFUEL EVERY 300 MILES. THIS IS A GM DEFECT, THEREFORE, GM SHOULD BE FIXING THIS PROBLEM!
NHTSA complaint #10446355 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Albans, VT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
AFTER I HAD JUST FILLED UP THE GAS LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT TO EMPTY. IT BOUNCED AROUND FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS, AND THEN STAYED ON EMPTY. I WAS TOLD THIS IS A GM DEFECT. I TRAVEL 5 DAYS A WEEK FOR WORK, AND I'M CONCERNED THIS COULD CAUSE MY VEHICLE TO STALL, AS I'VE HEARD HAPPENING TO OTHERS. I HAVE TO REMEMBER TO REFUEL EVERY 300 MILES. THIS IS A GM DEFECT, THEREFORE, GM SHOULD BE FIXING THIS PROBLEM!
NHTSA complaint #10446355 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,850 milesBlythewood, SC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
UPON STARTING ENGINE, FUEL GAUGE REGISTERED EMPTY, ALERT SOUNDED AND LOW FUEL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DROVE TO GAS STATION AND ONLY PUT 1 GALLON OF GAS BEFORE IT WAS FULL. GAUGE REMAINED ON EMPTY BUT NOW FLUCTUATES THE FUEL LEVEL RANDOMLY.
NHTSA complaint #10441984 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesGardner, KS
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THEN I NOTICED MY FUEL GAUGE WENT UP TO FULL THEN WENT DOWN TO EMPTY AND STAYED THERE. I DECIDED TO STOP AND GET GAS AND FILLED UP MY TANK, ONCE I STARTED THE CAR AGAIN THE FUEL GAUGE STILL READ EMPTY. AS I WAS DRIVING HOME THE GAUGE SLOWLY STARTED TO MOVE TO FULL BUT LATER WENT BACK TO EMPTY ONCE I ARRIVED HOME. THE PAST 2 WEEKS AFTER THE FIRST INCIDENT THE GAUGE HAS BEEN STAYING ON EMPTY EVEN WITH A FULL TANK. IM AFRAID OF RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING OUT IN THE COUNTRY OR ON THE HIGHWAY AND GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE A FAMILY AND FEAR FOR OUR SAFETY WHEN WE ARE OUT DRIVING AND NOT SURE HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN OUR VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10437897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Saint Albans, VT
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE FUEL PUMP IS FAULTY. I WAS TOLD FROM MY SAAB MECHANIC THAT HE HAD SEEN 3 OTHER MODELS JUST AS MINE, WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS, WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HE TOLD ME THAT THERE IS CURRENTLY NOT A RE-CALL ON THE PART. I CAN NOT TELL HOW MUCH GAS IS IN MY VEHICLE, AND NEED TO MAKE SURE I GAS UP EVER 300 MILES. I WAS TOLD THIS PROBLEM WILL KEEP RE-OCCURRING SO I HAVE NOT BOTHERED TO HAVE IT FIXED, AS I CAN'T JUST THROW MONEY AWAY. I FEEL THAT A RE-CALL SHOULD HAPPEN.
NHTSA complaint #10430774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stockton, CA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
MY FUEL GAUGE READING HAS BEEN GOING BACK AND FORTH FROM EMPTY TO FULL. I HAVE PUT A FULL TANK OF GAS IN IT AND IT READS EMPTY. THIS BEGAN A FEW WEEKS AGO AND HAS NOT STOPPED. IT HAS CAUSED MY ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON AS WELL. I WENT TO HAVE IT TESTED AT A SHOP AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE FUEL SENDER. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. I ASK HOW WILL I BE COMPENSATED FOR THIS INCONVENIENCE?
NHTSA complaint #10428186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 45,000 milesYardley, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2006 - SAAB 97X - IN SEPTEMBER, 2010 FUEL GAUGE INDICATED LOW LEVEL FUEL AND COMPUTER SHOWED 60 MILES TO EMPTY. ON THE WAY TO THE GAS STATION CAR JUST SHUT DOWN. CALLED FOR SERVICE AND HAD FUEL PUT IN THE CAR. STILL DID NOT START. FINALLY, WAS PUSHED OFF THE ROAD BY LOCAL POLICE. CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO SAAB DEALER. SAAB DEALER CLAIMS I RAN OUT OF GAS. NOW HAVE ISSUES WITH FUEL GAUGE WHEN FILLING UP. AFTER REFUELING, NEEDLE ON GAUGE GOES TO EMPTY AND 'CHECK ENGINE LIGHT' AND 'LOW LEVEL FUEL LIGHT' COMES ON. AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE, FUEL NEEDLE WILL GO BACK AND FORTH FROM EMPTY TO FULL. IT WILL EVENTUALLY SETTLE DOWN AND 'LOW LEVEL FUEL LIGHT' AND 'CHECK ENGINE LIGHT' TURN OFF. NOT SURE IF FUEL LEVEL IS ACCURATE. I HAVE TO KEEP RESETTING TRIP ODOMETER TO ESTIMATE WHERE MY FUEL LEVEL IS. I'VE CALLED THE SAAB DEALER ASKING ABOUT ANY RECALLS ON THIS. THEY SAID NO BUT BRING IT IN FOR THEM TO LOOK AT. I UNDERSTAND IT'S A MINIMUM $800. FIX ? PLEASE HELP !
NHTSA complaint #10421448 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 82,000 milesPowell, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DEFECTIVE FUEL GAUGE ON 2006 SAAB 9-7X (BASICALLY SAME AS GMC ENVOY) RESULTED IN CAR STALLING WHILE FUEL GAUGE STILL SHOWED GAS WAS ABOVE THE RESERVE LIMIT.
NHTSA complaint #10418239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 54,000 milesDalton, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SAAB 9-7X. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD FLUCTUATE, CAUSING INACCURATE READINGS OF FUEL LEVELS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE HOW MUCH FUEL WAS IN THE VEHICLE AND AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE11014 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM) THAT MAY BE RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.
NHTSA complaint #10411836 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesBoardman, OH
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2006 SAAB 9-7X: WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED WITH GAS, THE FUEL GAUGE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL READS EMPTY AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES. WILL BE UNCERTAIN AS TO HOW MUCH FUEL IS IN THE TANK. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES, THE GAUGE WILL SWING BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY AND MAY BEGIN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. HOWEVER, THERE IS NO CLEAR INDICATION OF THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. THE LOCAL SAAB DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE CAUSE IS A FAULTY FUEL LEVEL SENSOR AND IS COMMON WITH THIS YEAR/MODEL VEHICLE. ONLY RECOURSE IS TO UTILIZE THE ODOMETER AND REFILL EVERY 250 MILES TRAVELED.
NHTSA complaint #10408976 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesOAK Park, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND PROVIDING AN EMPTY READING AFTER REFUELING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
NHTSA complaint #10408624 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 42,000 milesLombard, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GAUGE IN 2006 SAAB 9 7 X STOPPED WORKING AND READS EMPTY UPON STARTUP AND WITH FUEL IN TANK.
NHTSA complaint #10404162 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,100 milesBaker, LA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SAAB 9-7. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FULL; YET, THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED EMPTY. UPON THE MANUFACTURERS ADVICE, THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE COULD SHUT OFF DUE TO LOW FUEL WITHOUT ANY WARNING AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A CRASH BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,100.
NHTSA complaint #10404247 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,125 milesGrafton, WI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK THE GAUGE IS STILL READING EMPTY. WHILE DRIVING THE GAUGE JUMPED UP TO FULL THEN DROPPED BACK TO EMPTY.
NHTSA complaint #10402769 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,000 milesBrownstown Twp., MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
HEARD A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF MY 2006 SAAB 9-7X SUV AT ONE POINT. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE FUEL GAUGE BEGAN ACTING ERRATICALLY CAUSING ENGINE LIGHT TO SPORADICALLY COME ON AND GO OFF. DUE TO INACCURATE READINGS, I HAVE RUN OUT OF FUEL TWICE EVEN THOUGH THE INFORMATION CENTER STILL SHOWS I HAVE ADEQUATE LEVELS OF FUEL IN THE VEHICLE. APPEARS TO ALSO BE IMPACTING THE CONSISTENCY OF ACCELERATION AND MAINTAINING SPEED ASSOCIATED WITH THE THROTTLE BODY. GAS MILEAGE HAS DROPPED AS WELL. SUPPOSEDLY THE REPAIR COST IS MORE THAN $350. BASED ON A SEARCH OF SIMILAR VEHICLES (CHASSIS AND VINTAGE) ON THE INTERNET AND NEWSPAPER REPORTS, THIS APPEARS TO BE A SOMEWHAT COMMON PROBLEM, POSSIBLY CONNECTED TO THE USE OF FUEL CONTAINING ETHANOL. SIMILAR VEHICLES INCLUDE THE GMC ENVOY, CHEVY TRAILBLAZER AND BUICK RAINIER. I CAN SEND YOU RELATED INFORMATION FROM THE INTERNET IF NECESSARY.
NHTSA complaint #10401443 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesRiverview, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I HAVE A 2006 SAAB 97-X. OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY FUEL GAUGE. I HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS SEVERAL TIMES AND NOW HAVE TO MONITOR MY FUEL THROUGH MY CONSUMPTION READING TO KNOW HOW MUCH I HAVE. I HAVE ALMOST STALLED SEVERAL TIMES ON THE FREEWAY. I AM NOW SEEING THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PROBLEM AND I AM LUCKY I AM OBSERVANT ENOUGH AS A DRIVER TO NOT HAVE BEEN INJURED IN A CRASH. THE LOCAL SAAB DEALER WANTED OVER $600 TO DROP MY FUEL TANK AND "INVESTIGATE" THE PROBLEM. THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND GM SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS PROBLEM!!!
NHTSA complaint #10398831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 62,000 milesST Clair Shores, MI
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL GAGE INCONSISTENT. WITH FULL TANK OF FUEL, GAGE SHOWS EMPTY. AFTER USING APPROX THREE GALLONS OF FUEL, GAGE WILL WORK, AFTER USING APPROX SIX MORE GALLONS OF FUEL, GAGE SHOWS EMPTY. DOES NOT WORK AGAIN UNTIL TANK IS FULL AND APPROX THREE GALLONS OF FUEL IS USED AGAIN, THAN STOP'S WORKING AFTER APPROX SIX GALLONS OF FUEL IS USED.
NHTSA complaint #10398485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 78,000 milesCoon Rapids, MN
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL GAUGE READS FULL OR EMPTY, SWINGS BETWEEN EMPTY OR FULL AT TIMES, FAULTY AND CAUSED US TO RUN OUT OF FUEL ON THE FREEWAY IN SEVERE WEATHER EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NOT READING EMPTY IN OCT 24TH OF 2010. GAUGE OR FUEL SENDING UNIT HAS BECOME COMPLETELY USELESS AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. 2006 SAAB 9-7X ARC.
NHTSA complaint #10398560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesPlantsville, CT
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
I HAVE A 2006 SAAB 9-7X WITH 92,000+ MILES. THE FUEL GAUGE HAD FAILED AT ABOUT 65,000 MILES AND I HAVE YET TO FIX IT BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT IT WOULD COST ANYWHERE FROM $850 TO $1,000 DEPENDING ON HOW LONG IT TAKES TO BE DONE. I THINK THIS IS RIDICULOUS THAT THIS IS NOT A RECALL BECAUSE I NO MANY MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. IT IS NOT FAIR FOR A DEFECT IN QUALITY OF A NEAR $45,000 VEHICLE TO BE LAID ON A COSTUMER. SIGNS OF THIS PROBLEM WERE THAT THE GAUGE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY READ FALSE THEN REGULATE TO NORMAL. I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT ANYTHING TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT BY MY GM DEALER AND SAAB. THEN ONE DAY IT WOULD NOT READ AT ALL, AND I DID NOT KNOW HOW MUCH GAS I HAD, STALLED GETTING OFF AN OFFRAMP IN FRONT OF AN INTERSECTION DANGEROUSLY STUCK, AND HAVING TO PAY A TOW BILL, THEN HAVE A MECHANIC LOOK AT IT AND TELL ME THAT IT IS THE CHEAP FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT THAT GM CHEAPLY MAKES AND HE SEES THIS PROBLEM OVER AND OVER AGAIN ON MANY GMT360 PLATFORMS. THIS PROBLEM CAUSED ME TO BE IN A DANGEROUS OR EVEN LIFE THREATENING SITUATION AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS TO BE FIXED IF IM NOT THE ONLY ONE OUT THERE WITH THIS PROBLEM!!! PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BEFORE I HAVE TO SPEND $1000 ON REPAIRS AND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS ON A RENTAL CAR SO I CAN CONTINUE WITH MY CAREER!
NHTSA complaint #10398640 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 61,000 milesPittsford, NY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SAAB 97X SUV... FUEL GAUGE GIVING FALSE READINGS. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IT IS A RAMPANT PROBLEM WITH GM UNITS OF SIMILAR VINTAGE. MY GAS GAUGE STARTED GIVING ME OCCASIONAL FALSE READINGS A FEW THOUSAND MILES AGO. THEY BECOME MORE AND MORE FREQUENT. CURRENTLY, THE GAS GAUGE ONLY READS EMPTY. WHILE I CAN FIGURE OUT HOW MANY MILES I CAN TRAVEL BEFORE THE NEED TO FILL UP, I FEAR MY WIFE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO KEEP TRACK AS EASILY. I'M JUST AFRAID THAT THE CAR WILL BE REAR-ENDED IF IT STALLS OUT FROM A FALSE READING, AND THE GAS TANK ACTUALLY IS EMPTY.
NHTSA complaint #10398651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,500 milesTyrone, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2006 SAAB 9-7X--FUEL GAUGE SENSOR FLUCTUATES BETWEEN EMPTY AND FULL AND NOW REGISTERS CONSTANTLY AT EMPTY. USING TRIP ODOMETER TO MONITOR GAS MILEAGE.. FAILURE OCCURRED AT @ 68,500 MILES
NHTSA complaint #10383451 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.